Pakistan must take “credible action” against cross-border terrorism before the world believes Islamabad would do what it says, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday (September 22, 2026).
“Pakistan needs to demonstrate action and firm commitment. Islamabad has repeatedly urged the Taliban administration in Kabul to dismantle terrorist sanctuaries on Afghan soil — particularly those linked to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) — that are used for attacks in Pakistan. “For starters, the so-called ruling is not a ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration, as sought to be projected by the Pakistan minister. It is a ruling by an illegally constituted court. We see this as just another attempt by Pakistan at distorting reality. Our position on this issue is very clear, and we have reiterated it several times,” Mr.
During his bi-weekly briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was asked how New Delhi viewed the comments by Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, who said the armed forces were determined to defeat terrorism amid the rising threat of militancy in the country. And it must take credible action against cross-border terrorism before the world believes it would do what it says,” he said. Field Marshal Munir earlier in the day said Pakistan’s armed forces are determined to defeat terrorism amid the rising threat of militancy in the country. The field marshal visited Corps Headquarters in Peshawar, where he interacted with senior officers and was briefed on the prevailing security situation in the province, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). “He emphasised that the Armed Forces, with the unwavering support of the nation, remain resolute in their determination to defeat terrorism and ensure lasting peace and stability across the country,” according to the Pakistan Army. Jaiswal said.
